Quote Originally Posted by RickyR View Post
The only reason that we would spend time in the UK is to obtain a British Passport for her, to make it easier travelling and coming out to sail with me. But I think it's 3 years she has to spend in the UK for that?
It's currently 3 years, and she would have to spend a reasonable proportion of those 3 years in the UK. This though may change.

Quote Originally Posted by RickyR View Post

The only thing i'm concerned about was whether any legal issues might occur affecting it, and whether its more difficulty obtaining a spouse visa or a fiance visa.
Don't think there's any legal issues and some people claim it's easier to get a spouse visa, but we had no problems getting a fiancee visa.